protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /

NOUN

care, guardianship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conservation insurance preservation safeguard safety security shelter stability

STRONG

aegis armament armor assurance barrier buffer bulwark camouflage certainty charge cover custody defense fix guard invulnerability reassurance refuge safekeeping salvation screen self-defense shield strength surety tutelage umbrella ward

WEAK

guarding protecting wardship

Antonyms

STRONGEST

danger destruction insecurity

STRONG

doubt uncertainty

WEAK

attack harm hurt injury threat

Example Sentences

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"But it's important that Scots law has that protection for the innocent until proven guilty."

From BBC

“A rapid shock within 12 months could overwhelm contractual protections, but we view a multi-year adjustment as far more likely.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2019, PG&E filed for bankruptcy protection to shield itself from tens of billions of dollars in potential liabilities after fires ignited by its grid killed more than 100 people.

From Los Angeles Times

For the second pillar, focusing on home protection, advocacy, and financing solutions, Bed Bath & Beyond is currently pursuing the acquisition or development of a residential brokerage network with tens of thousands of agents, Lemonis said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Luke Arrigoni, CEO of Loti AI, a company specializing in likeness protection technology, said he isn’t surprised the industry has reached a “breaking point.”

From Los Angeles Times

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